Day Trips in Greece

Discover the wines and ancient history of Greece's Peloponnese region on a private full-day tour from Athens. Venture into the Peloponnese peninsula and travel through vineyards to two boutique wineries. Taste and learn about the wines produced at each before heading to ancient Corinth. After lunch (own expense), explore the ruins of this long-ago city, once a powerful rival to Athens. Private air-conditioned transport, wine tastings, and Athens hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

Set sail from Turkey to Greece on this independent day trip from Marmaris to the Greek island of Rhodes, including round-trip transport by catamaran and transfers from Marmaris port. After a scenic 45-minute cruise, arrive in the UNESCO-listed Rhodes Town, where you can start your full-day island adventure. Walk the famous Street of the Knights, visit the Palace of the Grand Masters or tuck into delicious Greek mezes, before wandering around the historic Mandraki Harbour, browsing the shops or soaking up some rays on the beach.

Discover the town of Lindos at your own pace on this independent tour from Rhodes Town, Ixia, and Ialyssos. Travel to this must-see whitewashed town by air-conditioned minivan or small coach, and stroll and sightsee independently. Explore the cobbled lanes, visit the Acropolis, laze on the beach, and enjoy the shops and tavernas at leisure. Return air-conditioned transport, with Ialyssos and Ixia hotel pickup and drop-off, and Rhodes Town hotel or port pickup and drop-off, is included.

Take a full-day sightseeing cruise to Gramvousa Island from Rethymnon, Georgioupolis or Chania.  This convenient, budget-friendly outing includes hotel pickup and drop off for an all-day sun, sand and sea adventure. See the Venetian Castles, swim in the Balos Lagoon, sunbathe on sandy beaches, explore the caves at Kissamos Bay, and enjoy views of Agria Gramvousa and Vouxa Cape from the water.

Explore enchanting Spinalonga Island off Crete's north coast on this full-day tour. Start with a visit to the colorful mainland village of Agios Nikolaos, and then travel to the portside at Elounda. Ride a boat to the rocky island, site of an old Venetian fortress and one-time leper village. After a walking tour of the preserved buildings and streets, finish with a barbecue lunch and time for a swim before the journey back.

Travel by train through the beautiful Peloponnesian countryside on a full-day tour from Athens to the Meteora monasteries. Your driver will meet your train in the town of Kalambaka and take you to the medieval monastery complex, which sits perched high atop sandstone cliffs and is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It's a wonderful way to experience one of Greece's most breathtaking and off-the-beaten-path cultural treasures.

Bask on Elafonisi Beach on this day trip in Crete. Venture southwest through the White Mountains to Chrissoskalitissa, and climb the 'Golden Step' to this medieval religious retreat, perched high above the sea. Afterward, continue to Elafonisi to laze on its pink-white sands, swim, and wade through the shallows to nearby Elafonis Island, sometimes known as 'Deer Island.' Transport and pickup and drop-off at selected hotels included.

See Meteora's rocktop monasteries on a day trip from Thessaloniki. Travel to Kalambaka to visit two of these six UNESCO-listed sanctuaries, each built on a giant rock pillar between the 14th and 16th centuries. Absorb their interiors and views, and learn how and why they were constructed. Before returning to Thessaloniki, stop to see the Valley of Tempi gorge. Includes coach transport, guide, and selected hotel pickup and drop-off, with entrance fees at own expense.

Immerse yourself in Ancient Greece with this half-day small-group tour of Messene. Get transported there in a luxury vehicle (with complimentary WiFi). Spend 2-hours at the site, visiting the sanctuaries, public buildings and the imposing fortifications, houses and tombs.

Journey back to Ancient Greece on this half-day shore excursion to Delos Island from Mykonos. Explore the remarkable ruins of Ancient Delos, learn how the city was the mythological birthplace of Apollo, and admire landmarks such as the Temple of Apollo, the sanctuary of Artemis, and the amphitheater.

Visit the Greek island of Rhodes during your time in Turkey with round-trip fast ferry tickets from Fethiye that include pickup and drop-off at hotels in select locations. With a full day to explore the island on your own, you can walk from the ferry to the medieval city of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and soak up the distinctive culture and history of the Dodecanese Islands.

Get the full Greek experience with this multi-part tour: take a 1-hour cruise to Dodecanese Island and then enter a volcano where you can feel rumbling lava at your feet. After visit the Panagia Spillani monastery and learn about its history.

Visit the former leper colony buildings and Venetian fortress on Spinalonga Island on this 8-hour tour. Sail to this rocky island, and explore the streets, houses, and ruined Venetian fortifications where lepers were confined from 1903 to 1957. Then, relax with a swim stop and barbecue lunch (own expense) before cruising back to port. Return coach transport, the boat ride to Spinalonga, and select hotel pickup and drop-off in north-coast resorts included.

Embark on an easy 5-mile (8-km) guided hike through the Imbros Gorge on this full-day trekking tour of Crete. Marvel at Crete's unique topography as you explore the rocky ravine in the shadows of the White Mountains and pass the mountain villages of Vrisses, Askifou and Imbros. After refueling with a typical Cretan lunch (own expense), pay a visit to the 14th-century Venetian castle of Frangokastello, then cool off with a swim in the Libyan Sea.

Venture north from Athens on a private, full-day journey to two of Greece’s most important spiritual sites. Visit UNESCO World Heritage–listed Delphi atop Mt Parnassus, home to the legendary oracle that played a central role in ancient Greek mythology. Stop for a bite to eat in the mountain resort town of Arachova, and explore 1,000 years of Greek Orthodox history at the Osios Loukas Monastery. Price is per group, based on a maximum of 7 people.

Venture south of Athens to discover highlights of the Peloponnese and visit two UNESCO sites in a single day. Cross the Corinth Canal to leave mainland Greece, and enter the mythical kingdom of Agamemnon at the ancient ruins of Mycenae. Explore the historic harbor town of Nafplion, and step inside the classical Greek theater at Epidaurus, a 4th-century venue still prized for its acoustics. A small group size lends a more personal touch to this diverse, full-day tour. 

See an idyllic Oia sunset from the Kastro  - the Venetian castle ruins atop Santorini. Take a break from Santorini's beaches as a professional guide whisks you away for the day. You'll discover the archaeological site at Akrotiri (admission at own expense) and learn the significance of these Minoan excavations as you stroll along its main street. Then enjoy free time to explore Santorini's beautiful village Emporeio, before watching the sun descend over the Mediterranean Sea.

With its sheer walls and tight passageways, the Samaria Gorge is one of Crete's most striking natural wonders. With this tour, all the logistics are taken care of so all you need do is complete the challenging 10-mile (18-kilometer) hike. Set off from Chania in early morning and arrive at the trailhead ahead of the crowds. After the guided hike, board a boat back to Chora Sfakion, then a bus back to Chania.

Combine total relaxation with stunning sightseeing on a 10.5-hour Santorini caldera cruise and sunset visit to Oia. Laze on deck and admire the scenery as you sail around the caldera, and stop to visit Nea Kameni's crater, swim in hot springs, and relax, explore, and eat (own expense) on Thirasia Island. Lastly, watch a stunning Santorini sunset from the clifftop town of Oia.

Cross the Aegean Sea to Turkey on this full-day trip to Marmaris, departing from Rhodes by ferry boat. On arrival at the port town, your guide accompanies you on a coach tour of the scenic waterfront before delving into the stalls of the Marmaris Bazaar. Visit a leather store, learn how Turkish carpets are woven, and taste fragrant Turkish delight at a local factory. You'll have plenty of time to browse for goods and grab lunch before returning to Greece.